Finance & Compliance Manager

About the job

We are looking for a Finance & Compliance professional to manage end-to-end statutory compliances, payroll processing for staffing projects, and audit coordination. The role requires hands-on experience in TDS, GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, salary processing, and handling statutory and tax audits, along with responding to income tax and GST notices. Key Responsibilities 1. Statutory & Tax Compliances • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual compliances including: • TDS (calculation, challan payment, returns, Form 16/16A) • GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, reconciliation with books, notices) • PF, ESI & Professional Tax (returns, challans, reconciliations) • Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and filing of returns • Track due dates and ensure zero non-compliance 2. Payroll & Staffing Project Salary Processing • Handle end-to-end salary processing for staffing / contractual employees • Ensure accurate processing of: -Salaries -PF, ESI, PT deductions -Final settlements (F&F) • Coordinate with operations for: -Attendance data -Salary validations -Timely disbursement • Ensure compliance with labour laws applicable to staffing projects 3. Audit Management • Independently manage and coordinate: -Statutory Audit -Tax Audit -GST Audit -Internal / Special audits (if any) • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents • Act as the single point of contact for auditors • Ensure timely closure of audit queries and observations 4. Notice Handling & Regulatory Communication • Draft and manage replies for: -Income Tax notices -GST notices -Other statutory communications • Coordinate with consultants where required • Ensure proper documentation and follow-up until closure 5. Reporting & Controls • Maintain proper documentation and compliance trackers • Support finance team in: • o Month-end close activities • o Reconciliations related to statutory accounts • Strengthen internal controls around payroll and compliance processes Desired Candidate Profile Educational Qualification • CA (Inter) / CA (Final) • Practical compliance exposure preferred over purely theoretical knowledge Experience • 4–7 years of relevant experience • Mandatory experience in: -GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT compliances -Payroll processing (preferably staffing / manpower industry) -Audit coordination and notice handling Skill Set • Strong understanding of: -Indian tax laws -Labour law compliances • Hands-on experience with: -Payroll systems -Accounting / ERP tools -Excel (advanced working) • Good drafting skills for notices and audit replies • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines Preferred Industry Background • Staffing / Manpower services • Services / Consulting companies • Gig economy / Payroll-heavy organisations